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Attendees hold up their ballots while voting on a motion during the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.

SBC overwhelmingly approves stricter ban limiting women from serving as pastors

Southern Baptists took a step toward enshrining a ban on female pastors. The proposed amendment will need to pass a two-thirds majority next year.

Lee Raymond, former CEO and Chairman of ExxonMobil, passed away Saturday at age 87.

Former Exxon CEO who denied climate change dies at 87, according to reports

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Houston passes $5 trash fee. What else passed in Whitmire’s $7.5B budget?

Houston ISD high school students continued to improve STAAR performance in almost every subject this year.

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Which HISD high schools performed the best on STAAR this year?

Houston ISD high school students continued to improve STAAR performance in almost every subject this year.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire created a job – senior adviser for financial integrity – for former Houston Controller Chris Brown. As of April 7, Brown had swiped into City Hall twice in 2026, records show.

Exclusive: Houston mayor's adviser pulls $127K salary while absent from work

16 exciting developments coming to Houston in 2026 and beyond

From west Houston to Fort Bend County and Magnolia, developers are rolling out an ambitious slate of retail projects that will reshape how and where Houstonians shop, dine and gather.

By Marissa Luck

A rendering of a terrace at the Swift BLDG adaptive reuse project in the Heights, expected to open in 2026.

Is your Texas county a hot spot for large data centers? Search the ERCOT data.

ERCOT data obtained by the Houston Chronicle reveals the Texas counties where five or more large data centers are seeking to connect to the state’s power grid.

Data obtained by the Houston Chronicle shows the areas of Texas where developers of large data centers want to connect to the grid.

Shown are historical points where tropical development has occurred across the Atlantic and Pacific basin between June 1 and 10. Common hotspots for tropical development are found in the Gulf of Mexico, off the U.S. Southeast coast, and in the northwestern Caribbean.

Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

Gulf disturbance might take shape near Mexico. How could it affect Houston?

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a Gulf disturbance with low development odds. Here’s what it could mean for Houston and Southeast Texas weather.

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Jane & the Lion Bakehouse is one of Houston's most original bakeries

From savory hand pies to dramatic cream-topped pies, chef Jane Wild’s dishes reflect a devotion to community and craft.

Houston hacks for surviving World Cup madness

An official World Cup 2026 ball is seen during a news conference in Houston, Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Rip current warning issued for Texas beaches through the weekend

People play in the waves along the West End of Galveston’s Seawall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. NWS Houston warns of moderate to high rip-current risk at Texas beaches through the weekend and urges swimmers to heed flag warnings.

Construction of $5M hurricane bunker in Conroe expected to be complete in July

A $5 million hurricane-safety shelter at Covenant Christian School in Conroe is expected to be completed in July.

Sterling Berkhalter #18 of the Texas Longhorns runs for yardage after catching a pass during the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Ted Cruz takes on UT and Texas A&M in his bid to overhaul NIL

The SEC has come out against a bipartisan bill U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz filed to overhaul how college athletes get paid.

Shown are historical points where tropical development has occurred across the Atlantic and Pacific basin between June 1 and 10. Common hotspots for tropical development are found in the Gulf of Mexico, off the U.S. Southeast coast, and in the northwestern Caribbean.

Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

Gulf disturbance might take shape near Mexico. How could it affect Houston?

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a Gulf disturbance with low development odds. Here’s what it could mean for Houston and Southeast Texas weather.

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Jane & the Lion Bakehouse is one of Houston's most original bakeries

From savory hand pies to dramatic cream-topped pies, chef Jane Wild’s dishes reflect a devotion to community and craft.

Houston hacks for surviving World Cup madness

An official World Cup 2026 ball is seen during a news conference in Houston, Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Construction of $5M hurricane bunker in Conroe expected to be complete in July

A $5 million hurricane-safety shelter at Covenant Christian School in Conroe is expected to be completed in July.

Sterling Berkhalter #18 of the Texas Longhorns runs for yardage after catching a pass during the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Ted Cruz takes on UT and Texas A&M in his bid to overhaul NIL

The SEC has come out against a bipartisan bill U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz filed to overhaul how college athletes get paid.

Rip current warning issued for Texas beaches through the weekend

People play in the waves along the West End of Galveston’s Seawall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. NWS Houston warns of moderate to high rip-current risk at Texas beaches through the weekend and urges swimmers to heed flag warnings.

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James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate candidate, speaks during a rally the day after Election Day in Houston, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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